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The Cārvāka Podcast

The Cārvāka Podcast

Kushal Mehra 500 Episodes Jul 1, 2026

The Cārvāka Podcast is a series of long-form conversations hosted by Kushal Mehra. The podcast covers a wide range of subjects where Kushal speaks with a wide range of guests to talk about sports, philosophy, public policy, current affairs, history, economics, etc.

Episodes

Can Civic Sense Be Taught? Jul 1, 2026 01:30:21 In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Ramprasad about the a gigantic Indian problem i.e civic sense. Can we teach civic sense? If yes, what is the best method? This podcast is in light of the horrific road accident in Saharanpur (UP) on the Delhi-Dehradun Expressway. Follow them: X: @ramprasad_c Website: ramprasad.org #caraccident #civisense #expresswayaccident ---------------------------------
Click Farmers Are Making Us Stupid Jun 29, 2026 01:20:55 In this podcast, Kushal and Tushar discuss the problem of click farming. Is clickbait content creation making us smarter? Is it adding value overall to the information ladnscape? Or is it making us all stupid and agitated? Follow them: X: @Tushar15_ Substack: https://politypolicy.substack.com/ #clickbait #fakenews #politics #socialmedia ---------------------------------------------------------
Does India Need Atmanirbhar AI? Jun 24, 2026 01:44:13 In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Abhivardhan about the future of AI in India. Is India investing enough in its own homegrown LLM? Does India need an LLM? Considering the actions of America vis a vis AI recently how do we solve this problem? Register for my Toronto book Launch here: https://t.co/3NXHWc50Ud Buy my book "Blasphemy: Let me Speak": https://amzn.in/d/0bS2pOTc Buy my book "Blasphemy
USA Iran MOU Jun 22, 2026 01:05:06 In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Abhijit Iyer-Mitra about the USA and Iran war their so-called MOU that has lead to an imaginary ceasefire. What is happening in this confusion? Who is more confused? Is it the Americans? Have Iran won by standing their ground and annoying the Americans? Register for my Toronto book Launch here: https://t.co/3NXHWc50Ud Buy my book "Blasphemy: Let me Speak": http
Uk Grooming Gangs Report By Rupert Lowe Jun 22, 2026 01:59:40 In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Harris Sultan about the Rape Gang Inquiry Report published by independent MP Rupert Lowe. What are the key conclusions of this report? Is the methodology accurate? Register for my Toronto book Launch here: https://t.co/3NXHWc50Ud Buy my book "Blasphemy: Let me Speak": https://amzn.in/d/0bS2pOTc Follow Harris: X: @TheHarrisSultan YouTube: https://www.youtube.c
TMC And Uddhav Sena MPs Exit Jun 19, 2026 01:18:22 In this podcast, Kushal and Tushar Gupta talk about the sudden exodus of MPs from both TMC and Uddhav Sena. What is the future of these regional parties? Why is this sudden exodus from regional parties happening? Register for my Toronto book Launch here: https://t.co/3NXHWc50Ud Buy my book "Blasphemy: Let me Speak": https://amzn.in/d/0bS2pOTc Follow them: X: @Tushar15_ Substack: https://polityp
Pranit More 370 Biryani Social Consequences Vs Legal Consequences Jun 17, 2026 01:31:24 In this monologue, Kushal shares his views about how freedom of expression is misunderstodd in India and uses the Pranit More controversy where Sejal Pawar and Humanshu Jangra made comments that offended people and led to Himanshu being fired from his job and Sejal being sent on a 15 day leave by KEM. Now an FIR has been filed against them. What should be the consequence of free speech? Is the FIR
Protest Mania In Canada Jun 15, 2026 01:06:09 In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Caryma Sa'd, a journalist, lawyer and professional satirist about her on ground coverage over the last few years in Canada where she covers protests in Toronto. Are Canadian protests authentic? If they are how come these movements always remains static? Register for my Toronto book Launch here: https://t.co/3NXHWc50Ud Buy my book "Blasphemy: Let me Speak": htt
Ben Stokes Controversy Jun 12, 2026 01:49:12 In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Aadit and Nikhil about the Ben Stokes night club brawl controversy. Should he retire from cricket over this incident? They also talk about all the other cricket series from Bangladesh vs Australia, India A tri series, and the India vs Afghanistan test match. Register for my Toronto book Launch here: https://t.co/3NXHWc50Ud Buy my book "Blasphemy: Let me Speak"
Pashupati Seal of IVC: Proto Shiva or Proto Elamite? Jun 10, 2026 01:12:25 In this podcast, Kushal Mehra speaks with archaeologist Disha Ahluwalia about the Pashupati Seal. Was it proto-Shiva? Or was it proto Elamite as is claimed by "historian" Audrey Truschke. Register for my Toronto book Launch here: https://t.co/3NXHWc50Ud Buy my book "Blasphemy: Let me Speak": https://amzn.in/d/0bS2pOTc Follow them: X: @ahluwaliadisha Articles: https://theprint.in/author/disha-
What really ails Punjab? Jun 8, 2026 01:21:45 In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Punjabi journalist Ravinder Singh Robin about the state of affairs in Punjab. This podcast is a 101 on Punjab. Register for my Toronto book Launch here: https://t.co/3NXHWc50Ud Buy my book "Blasphemy: Let me Speak": https://amzn.in/d/0bS2pOTc Follow them: X: @rsrobin1 Website: https://t.co/urdh8N3VEs #punjab #akalidal #bjp #aap #khalistan ----------------
The Cockroaches Protest At Jantar Mantar Jun 6, 2026 01:28:34 In this podcast, Kushal and Tushar discuss the "earth shaking" protest organised by the founders of the Cockroach Janta Party where a grand total of 300 people turned up. Will Indian Gen Z recover from this loss? Register for my Toronto book Launch here: https://t.co/3NXHWc50Ud Buy my book "Blasphemy: Let me Speak": https://amzn.in/d/0bS2pOTc Follow them: X: @Tushar15_ Substack: https://polityp

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